Save your pets from drowning!
Every year in Australia alone many family pets needlessly drown in swimming pools and walled ponds/lakes, along with many other creatures – cats, possums, frogs, mice, etc.
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Every pet owner with a swimming pool knows that whether they want their animal in the water or not, their pet will probably end up in the pool at some point, often involuntarily! Even if under constant supervision, the unanticipated takes place—animals are chased, doors are left open; accidents happen.
Regardless of whether an animal has jumped or been chased in the water, how they get out can be a major issue. Many pet owners believe they can train their dog(s) to use the steps. But even this technique isn’t fool-proof, primarily because the dog can’t see the steps—they are under the water! In reality, the pet has a landmark—such as a plant, fence or tree—but at night or if in distress- that “learning” is quickly replaced by panic. Then there are all those frogs, squirrels, snakes and possums that manage to turn up in skimmer baskets after having fallen or been chased in the pool.
A large number of pets, particularly dogs, enjoy swimming but even the youngest, strongest swimmers can panic if they can’t find their way out, get fatigued or distressed. They will instinctively head for the closest edge of the pool and start clawing their way around the edge, looking for the exit they remember is there, somewhere. For owners of vinyl-lined pools this is an extremely expensive problem, as the entire liner may have to be replaced or at least repaired if it is ripped or torn.
Barking for help can cause throat damage to a dog. Since the animal will often swallow a good bit of water as it barks for help, the chemicals in the pool can damage its esophagus. Additionally, chlorine and algaecides can not only make a dog sick, but also cause coat and skin problems.
So when it comes to keeping a pet safe, money isn’t the issue. Effectiveness is. Peace-of-mind is worth more than expense. To many people, the death of a pet is just as difficult to cope with as a human family member. With the accompanying sense of acute loss and depression just as real as if it had been a “human” family member.
The new skamper Ramp can help solve this problem. It comes is two sizes, Small dogs - Under 10 kg or Large dogs - Over 10 kg. Easily attaches to the pool coping as per the photos. Made from 8mm, chemical & UV resistant, recycable HDPP (high density polypropylene). Comes complete with nylon rope, nuts, bolts and wing strings.
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